Ceres applauds Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency for their leadership in releasing a series of reports today from the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce to map a path toward a cleaner, fairer, and more competitive economy.
“It's clear the Hobbs administration recognizes energy policy is central to Arizona’s economic future and is advancing practical, cost-effective solutions to affordably meet growing demand,” said Kelly Trombley, senior director, state policy, at Ceres.
Gov. Hobbs established the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce to bring stakeholders together to develop a plan to drive growth while keeping costs low. The Taskforce released three reports to guide the state toward meeting that goal:
Arizona Framework for Responsible and Strategic Large Load Growth
Arizona Strategic Energy Plan
Generation and Transmission Corridor Strategic Plan
“Rising energy demand, aging infrastructure, and underinvestment in strategic 21st-century industries are driving up costs across the country. We commend Gov. Hobbs for confronting these challenges head on and for her commitment to improving energy affordability for families and businesses across the state,” added Trombley. “Arizona has the tools to meet this moment, and the Energy Promise Taskforce outlines a clear path forward. Policymakers must accelerate the buildout of an affordable, reliable, modern grid by strengthening energy resource diversification, workforce, and infrastructure buildout. Doing so is critical to delivering power quickly and cost-effectively so Arizona can lower costs and meet the infrastructure needs of our modern economy like artificial intelligence, data centers, and domestic manufacturing.”
Ceres recently released a new resource, Sustainable Solutions for Data Centers, which complements the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce recommendations for large electric customers, also known as large loads. The resource sets out clear principles to help businesses and policymakers support data center growth while minimizing strain on local power grids and water systems. These solutions can also help public and private sector leaders evaluate what responsible growth in the data center sector should look like as the industry scales, such as:
Optimize site selection to account for impacts on local communities, water use, and energy capacity.
Use low carbon building materials and adopt sustainable procurement practices.
Maximize water efficiency and build partnerships to address shared water challenges.
Support public policies that advance solutions that are fair, reliable, and clean.
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About Ceres
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient economy. With data-driven research and expert analysis, we inspire investors and companies to act on the world's sustainability challenges and advocate for market and policy solutions. Together, our efforts transform industries, unlock new business opportunities, and foster innovation and job growth – proving that sustainability is the bottom line. For more information, visit ceres.org.